Supply Chain is the heart of any company that is involved in selling, producing, or buying goods either for its customers or its own consumption. This course provides introductory coverage of the main concepts involved in Supply Chain Management (SCM). This course provides an overview of the concepts and fundamental processes in managing the supply chain.

 What will you learn in this course?

• Learn how to identify the various processes in the supply chain function
• Appreciate customer service objectives and SCM strategies that support them
• Identify the nature of demand and why businesses need demand forecasting
• Explain the common forecasting techniques used in the industry
• Detail the major supply planning methods used to support SCM strategies.

Who should take this course?

• People from a supply chain function (manufacturing, purchase, logistics) need to learn about the other SCM functions
• People from business functions that interact with the supply chain (order management, finance, human resources, marketing)
• Students who wish to understand the basics concepts of SCM with a view to make it a career choice
• Small business owners wanting a better understanding of their supply chain